The read
It runs a compact 1h 26m.
Synopsis
Jean Michaut is a bargeman who lives near an old barge cemetery named "Bras-Mort". He is in love with Monique, the daughter of a wealthy boat owner. The girl returns his affection which goes against her family's class prejudices. Her family prove willing to do anything to separate the lovers, but, Monique will not buy in. On the contrary, she leaves her intolerant family to live with Jean among simple, more tolerant bargemen.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
7 audience votes
Key crew
- Marcello PaglieroDirector
- Robert ScipionWriter
- Jacques DopagneWriter
Cast
- Nicole CourcelMonique Levers
- Frank VillardJean Michaut
- Henri GénèsNestor
- Line NoroMrs. Levers
- Robert DalbanMr. Levers
- Philippe NicaudRobert Girard
- Mona GoyaWidow Girard
- Jacky FlyntMaguy
- Margo LionMrs. Michaut
- René GéninCamille
- Fernand FabreDaniel
- Georges PaulaisNotary